Question 1

In which of these biomes is fire least important?

Accepted Answer

A)  temperature grassland 
B)  alpine tundra 
C)  conifer forest 
D)  chaparral 
E)  none of the above 
A)  temperature grassland 
B)  alpine tundra 
C)  conifer forest 
D)  chaparral 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Arctic tundra has low seasonal variation in temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Day length and temperature change with latitude because

Accepted Answer

A)  sunlight strikes the equator at a 90° angle. 
B)  the tilt of the earth's axis. 
C)  the west to east rotation of the earth. 
D)  of north and south facing slopes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  sunlight strikes the equator at a 90° angle. 
B)  the tilt of the earth's axis. 
C)  the west to east rotation of the earth. 
D)  of north and south facing slopes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Match the biome on with corresponding item
-desert

Accepted Answer

A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees 
A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees

Question 5

Rain shadows occur

Accepted Answer

A)  on north-facing slopes. 
B)  on the lee side of mountain ranges. 
C)  at 30°N and 30°S latitude. 
D)  near maritime climates. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  on north-facing slopes. 
B)  on the lee side of mountain ranges. 
C)  at 30°N and 30°S latitude. 
D)  near maritime climates. 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Many deserts are found at 30°N and 30°S because

Accepted Answer

A)  most mountain ranges are located at those latitudes. 
B)  solar radiation is most intense there. 
C)  cool air rises in these regions. 
D)  warm dry air returns to the earth's surface there. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  most mountain ranges are located at those latitudes. 
B)  solar radiation is most intense there. 
C)  cool air rises in these regions. 
D)  warm dry air returns to the earth's surface there. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

The deciduous habit is an adaptation to reduce water loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rainfall in deserts is low but predictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following does not determine species' range limits?

Accepted Answer

A)  the substrate 
B)  latitude 
C)  altitude 
D)  disturbances such as fire 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the substrate 
B)  latitude 
C)  altitude 
D)  disturbances such as fire 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is not an adaptation in desert plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  allelopathy 
B)  hairy leaves 
C)  reduced leaves 
D)  flammable oils 
E)  none of the above 
A)  allelopathy 
B)  hairy leaves 
C)  reduced leaves 
D)  flammable oils 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

Match the biome on with corresponding item
-temperate deciduous forest

Accepted Answer

A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees 
A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees

Question 12

Temperate grasslands are important to humans because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are free from fire. 
B)  forbs are edible. 
C)  they contain large populations of bison. 
D)  grassland soils are very fertile. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  they are free from fire. 
B)  forbs are edible. 
C)  they contain large populations of bison. 
D)  grassland soils are very fertile. 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Match the biome on with corresponding item
-tundra

Accepted Answer

A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees 
A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees

Question 14

Match the biome on with corresponding item
-tropical savanna

Accepted Answer

A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees 
A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees

Question 15

Jaguars are characteristic animals of savannas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Conifers are found

Accepted Answer

A)  in regions of permafrost. 
B)  where soil fertility is low. 
C)  where winters are cold and long. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  in regions of permafrost. 
B)  where soil fertility is low. 
C)  where winters are cold and long. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

North and east facing slopes tend to be cooler and wetter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cloud forests are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  rain shadows. 
B)  long dry seasons. 
C)  high species diversity. 
D)  low species diversity. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  rain shadows. 
B)  long dry seasons. 
C)  high species diversity. 
D)  low species diversity. 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

Match the biome on with corresponding item
-tropical rain forest

Accepted Answer

A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees 
A) young, infertile soil 
B)  permafrost 
C)  scarlet tanager 
D)  fire disclimax 
E)  winter rains
F) old, weathered soils
G) evaporation exceeds precipitation
H)solitary trees

In which of these biomes is fire least important?

Arctic tundra has low seasonal variation in temperature.

Day length and temperature change with latitude because

Match the biome on with corresponding item -desert

Rain shadows occur

Many deserts are found at 30°N and 30°S because

The deciduous habit is an adaptation to reduce water loss.

Rainfall in deserts is low but predictable.

Which of the following does not determine species' range limits?

Which of the following is not an adaptation in desert plants?

Match the biome on with corresponding item -temperate deciduous forest

Temperate grasslands are important to humans because

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tundra

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tropical savanna

Jaguars are characteristic animals of savannas.

Conifers are found

North and east facing slopes tend to be cooler and wetter.

Cloud forests are characterized by

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tropical rain forest

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Exam 4: Terrestrial Communities

In which of these biomes is fire least important?

Arctic tundra has low seasonal variation in temperature.

Day length and temperature change with latitude because

Match the biome on with corresponding item -desert

Rain shadows occur

Many deserts are found at 30°N and 30°S because

The deciduous habit is an adaptation to reduce water loss.

Rainfall in deserts is low but predictable.

Which of the following does not determine species' range limits?

Which of the following is not an adaptation in desert plants?

Match the biome on with corresponding item -temperate deciduous forest

Temperate grasslands are important to humans because

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tundra

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tropical savanna

Jaguars are characteristic animals of savannas.

Conifers are found

North and east facing slopes tend to be cooler and wetter.

Cloud forests are characterized by

Match the biome on with corresponding item -tropical rain forest

Introduction to Ecology

Adaptation and Evolution

Adaptations to the Physical Environment

Fresh-water and Marine Communities

Behavioral Ecology

The Ecology of Intraspecific Variation

Demography

Population Regulation

Life History Strategies

Competition

Coevolution I Exploitative Interactions

Mutualism

The Structure of Communities

Ecological Succession

Species Diversity

Energy Flow and Trophic Structure

Biogeochemical Cycles

Conservation Biology

Landscape Ecology

Human Global Ecology

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